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| height = 1.73 m
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| weight = 70 kg
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'''Kishore Kumar Jena''' (born 6 September 1995) is an Indian [[track and field]] athlete who competes in the [[Javelin throw]].<ref name="orisports">{{Cite web |title=Kishore Jena |url=https://www.orisports.com/PersonDetails.aspx?pId=MTI2OA== |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=orisports.com}}</ref>
'''Kishore Kumar Jena''' (born 6 September 1995) is an Indian [[track and field]] athlete who competes in the [[Javelin throw]].<ref name="orisports">{{Cite web |title=Kishore Jena |url=https://www.orisports.com/PersonDetails.aspx?pId=MTI2OA== |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=orisports.com |archive-date=2024-06-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610022553/https://www.orisports.com/PersonDetails.aspx?pId=MTI2OA== |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
He was born to Keshab and Harapriya Jena who are paddy farmers and hails from the Kothasahi village in the [[Puri]] district of [[Odisha]]. Before pursuing javelin as a sport, Jena was a volleyball player who quit the sport due to his short stature and rejection from a sports hostel.<ref>{{cite web|website=Times of India|accessdate=25 August 2023|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/sports/more-sports/athletics/javelin-thrower-kishore-jena-hopeful-for-good-performance-in-world-athletics-championships/amp_articleshow/102851055.cms|title=Javelin thrower Kishore Jena hopeful for good performance in World Athletics Championships|first=Hemanta|last=Pradhan|date=August 19, 2023|archive-date=27 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230827192538/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/athletics/javelin-thrower-kishore-jena-hopeful-for-good-performance-in-world-athletics-championships/articleshow/102851055.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> He is employed at Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at Bhopal since 2018.<ref name="oly"/>
He was born to Keshab and Harapriya Jena who are paddy farmers and hails from the Kothasahi village in the [[Puri]] district of [[Odisha]]. Before pursuing javelin as a sport, Jena was a volleyball player who quit the sport due to his short stature and rejection from a sports hostel.<ref>{{cite web|website=Times of India|access-date=25 August 2023|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/athletics/javelin-thrower-kishore-jena-hopeful-for-good-performance-in-world-athletics-championships/articleshow/102851055.cms|title=Javelin thrower Kishore Jena hopeful for good performance in World Athletics Championships|first=Hemanta|last=Pradhan|date=August 19, 2023|archive-date=27 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230827192538/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/athletics/javelin-thrower-kishore-jena-hopeful-for-good-performance-in-world-athletics-championships/articleshow/102851055.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> He is employed at Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at Bhopal since 2018.<ref name="oly"/>


==Career==
==Career==
===2023===
In June 2023, Jena, won silver in the national championships in [[Bhubaneshwar]].<ref>{{cite web|website=Deccan Herald|accessdate=25 August 2023|title=Javelin thrower Kishore Jena gets Hungarian visa, will compete at World Championships|date=18 August 2023|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/story/sports%2Fjavelin-thrower-kishore-jena-gets-hungarian-visa-will-compete-at-world-championships-2652270|archive-date=25 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825093902/https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/story/sports%2Fjavelin-thrower-kishore-jena-gets-hungarian-visa-will-compete-at-world-championships-2652270|url-status=live}}</ref> On 30 July 2023, Jena registered his second best throw in Diyagama, [[Sri Lanka]], with a distance of 84.38m.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/others/worlds-on-his-mind-kishore-kumar-jena-aims-to-prolong-dream-run-101691163833704-amp.html|website=Hindustan Times|accessdate=25 August 2023|title=Worlds on his mind, Kishore Kumar Jena aims to prolong dream run|first=Shantanu|last=Srivastava|date=August 4, 2023|archive-date=12 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812121909/https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/others/worlds-on-his-mind-kishore-kumar-jena-aims-to-prolong-dream-run-101691163833704-amp.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
In June 2023, Jena, won silver in the national championships in [[Bhubaneshwar]].<ref>{{cite web|website=Deccan Herald|accessdate=25 August 2023|title=Javelin thrower Kishore Jena gets Hungarian visa, will compete at World Championships|date=18 August 2023|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/story/sports%2Fjavelin-thrower-kishore-jena-gets-hungarian-visa-will-compete-at-world-championships-2652270|archive-date=25 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825093902/https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/story/sports%2Fjavelin-thrower-kishore-jena-gets-hungarian-visa-will-compete-at-world-championships-2652270|url-status=live}}</ref> On 30 July 2023, Jena registered his second best throw in Diyagama, [[Sri Lanka]], with a distance of 84.38m.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/others/worlds-on-his-mind-kishore-kumar-jena-aims-to-prolong-dream-run-101691163833704-amp.html|website=Hindustan Times|accessdate=25 August 2023|title=Worlds on his mind, Kishore Kumar Jena aims to prolong dream run|first=Shantanu|last=Srivastava|date=August 4, 2023|archive-date=12 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812121909/https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/others/worlds-on-his-mind-kishore-kumar-jena-aims-to-prolong-dream-run-101691163833704-amp.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


He registered his then personal best throw of 84.77m in the Javelin Throw Final and finished 5th at the [[2023 World Athletics Championships]] in [[Budapest]] in August 2023 overcoming early difficulties in obtaining visa approval from authorities.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-08-18 |title=Javelin thrower Kishore Jena gets Hungarian visa, vows to give his best at World Championships |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/athletics/javelin-thrower-kishore-jena-gets-hungarian-visa-vows-to-give-his-best-at-world-championships/articleshow/102839082.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-06 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/2545403-four-indian-javelin-throwers-qualify-for-world-cships-but-not-all-going-as-one-is-injured?amp|website=devdiacourse|accessdate=25 August 2023|title=Four Indian javelin throwers qualify for World C''ships but not all going as one is injured|date=2 August 2023|archive-date=25 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825090839/https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/2545403-four-indian-javelin-throwers-qualify-for-world-cships-but-not-all-going-as-one-is-injured?amp|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="oly">{{Cite web |title=Who is Kishore Jena: Indian javelin thrower capable of thriving in the big league |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/who-is-kishore-jena-india-javelin-thrower |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=olympics.com}}</ref>
He registered his then personal best throw of 84.77m in the Javelin Throw Final and finished 5th at the [[2023 World Athletics Championships]] in [[Budapest]] in August 2023 overcoming early difficulties in obtaining visa approval from authorities.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-08-18 |title=Javelin thrower Kishore Jena gets Hungarian visa, vows to give his best at World Championships |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/athletics/javelin-thrower-kishore-jena-gets-hungarian-visa-vows-to-give-his-best-at-world-championships/articleshow/102839082.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-06 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/2545403-four-indian-javelin-throwers-qualify-for-world-cships-but-not-all-going-as-one-is-injured?amp|website=devdiacourse|accessdate=25 August 2023|title=Four Indian javelin throwers qualify for World C''ships but not all going as one is injured|date=2 August 2023|archive-date=25 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825090839/https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/2545403-four-indian-javelin-throwers-qualify-for-world-cships-but-not-all-going-as-one-is-injured?amp|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="oly">{{Cite web |title=Who is Kishore Jena: Indian javelin thrower capable of thriving in the big league |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/who-is-kishore-jena-india-javelin-thrower |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=olympics.com |archive-date=2024-05-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240508095720/https://olympics.com/en/news/who-is-kishore-jena-india-javelin-thrower |url-status=live }}</ref>


On 4 October 2023, he won the silver medal at the [[Athletics_at_the_2022_Asian_Games|2022 Asian Games]] in [[Hangzhou]], with a personal record throw of 87.54m.<ref name="Jena in Asian Games">{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/athletics/story/_/id/38563801/asian-games-kishore-kumar-jena-javelin-throw-silver-medal-olympics-berth?platform=amp|website=ESPN|date=4 October 2023|accessdate=4 October 2023|first=Shyam|last=Vasudevan|title= With one throw Kishore Jena won silver medal, Olympics berth and national recognition}}</ref>
On 4 October 2023, he won the silver medal at the [[Athletics_at_the_2022_Asian_Games|2022 Asian Games]] in [[Hangzhou]], with a personal record throw of 87.54m.<ref name="Jena in Asian Games">{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/athletics/story/_/id/38563801/asian-games-kishore-kumar-jena-javelin-throw-silver-medal-olympics-berth?platform=amp|website=ESPN|date=4 October 2023|accessdate=4 October 2023|first=Shyam|last=Vasudevan|title= With one throw Kishore Jena won silver medal, Olympics berth and national recognition}}</ref>

He competed in the javelin at the [[Athletics at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Men's javelin throw|2024 Summer Olympics]] in [[Paris]] in August 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.watchathletics.com/page/5849/men-s-javelin-throw-results-paris-olympic-games-2024-athletics|website=Watch Athletics|accessdate=8 September 2024|date=8 August 2024|title=Men's Javelin Results - Paris Olympic Games 2024 Athletics}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Indian male javelin throwers]]
[[Category:Indian male javelin throwers]]
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[[Category:People from Puri district]]
[[Category:Athletes from Odisha]]
[[Category:Athletes from Odisha]]
[[Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2024 Summer Olympics]]
[[Category:Olympic athletes for India]]
[[Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2022 Asian Games]]
[[Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2022 Asian Games]]
[[Category:Asian Games silver medalists for India]]
[[Category:Asian Games silver medalists for India]]

Latest revision as of 13:54, 8 September 2024

Kishore Jena
Personal information
Full nameKishore Kumar Jena
NationalityIndian
Born (1995-09-06) 6 September 1995 (age 29)
Brahmagiri, Odisha, India
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight79 kg (174 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Rank7
EventJavelin throw
Achievements and titles
Personal best87.54 m (2023)[1]
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  India
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 2022 Hangzhou Javelin throw

Kishore Kumar Jena (born 6 September 1995) is an Indian track and field athlete who competes in the Javelin throw.[2]

Early life

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He was born to Keshab and Harapriya Jena who are paddy farmers and hails from the Kothasahi village in the Puri district of Odisha. Before pursuing javelin as a sport, Jena was a volleyball player who quit the sport due to his short stature and rejection from a sports hostel.[3] He is employed at Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at Bhopal since 2018.[4]

Career

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In June 2023, Jena, won silver in the national championships in Bhubaneshwar.[5] On 30 July 2023, Jena registered his second best throw in Diyagama, Sri Lanka, with a distance of 84.38m.[6]

He registered his then personal best throw of 84.77m in the Javelin Throw Final and finished 5th at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest in August 2023 overcoming early difficulties in obtaining visa approval from authorities.[7][8][4]

On 4 October 2023, he won the silver medal at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, with a personal record throw of 87.54m.[1]

He competed in the javelin at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris in August 2024.[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b Vasudevan, Shyam (4 October 2023). "With one throw Kishore Jena won silver medal, Olympics berth and national recognition". ESPN. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Kishore Jena". orisports.com. Archived from the original on 2024-06-10. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  3. ^ Pradhan, Hemanta (August 19, 2023). "Javelin thrower Kishore Jena hopeful for good performance in World Athletics Championships". Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Who is Kishore Jena: Indian javelin thrower capable of thriving in the big league". olympics.com. Archived from the original on 2024-05-08. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  5. ^ "Javelin thrower Kishore Jena gets Hungarian visa, will compete at World Championships". Deccan Herald. 18 August 2023. Archived from the original on 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  6. ^ Srivastava, Shantanu (August 4, 2023). "Worlds on his mind, Kishore Kumar Jena aims to prolong dream run". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 12 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  7. ^ "Javelin thrower Kishore Jena gets Hungarian visa, vows to give his best at World Championships". The Times of India. 2023-08-18. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
  8. ^ "Four Indian javelin throwers qualify for World Cships but not all going as one is injured". devdiacourse. 2 August 2023. Archived from the original on 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Men's Javelin Results - Paris Olympic Games 2024 Athletics". Watch Athletics. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
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